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Christmas on Copper Street
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Thurs., December 17: 11:00am - Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Sat., December 19: 7:00pm - Arlington Hills United Methodist Church (Maplewood, MN)
Sun., December 20: 4:00pm - Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Join HAUMC's Artist in Residence The Copper Street Brass for their hit holiday show "Christmas on Copper Street"! The CSB's popular holiday concert celebrates the stories and songs of the season. Revisit holiday classics and favorite childhood movies, TV specials, and stories like The Grinch, The Nutcracker, Frozen, and A Charlie Brown Christmas with the quintet's exciting arrangements for brass, keyboard, guitar and percussion. 3 concerts: choose the one that's perfect for your family! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 student. Tickets on sale at:
www.copperstreetbrass.org/series or call (612) 722-3667.
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A Worship Service of Healing and Hope
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Sunday, December 20 at 6:00 PM in the Border Chapel 
"Now we know that is the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house not built by human hands." 2 Corinthians 5:1
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one this year.....if you have experienced loss of a job or a relationship.....if you have experienced the loss of hope... these days leading to Christmas can be difficult. You are invited to participate in this service of healing and hope. There will be scripture, prayers, music and a time rest in the quiet presence of God and one another. You are also welcome to pass this invitation on to others who might find this service helpful. Questions, [email protected].
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UMCOR Health Kit Assembly Continues
This Sunday, December 20 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM in Carlson Hall
This upcoming Sunday we will continue to assemble the health kits. Our goal is 2500 and we are well on our way. This last Sunday We collected 260 kits pre assembled kits and we boxed 655 kits for a total of 915 boxed kits!
We have over 1000 more to assemble this Sunday, all we need is toothbrushes!!
See you Sunday in Carlson Hall, 9:00-1:00 (or until they're all boxed!). Bring a toothbrush!
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StreetSong Singing at Mall of America
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Monday, December 21 at 2:00 PM in the Mall of America Rotunda
StreetSong is singing in the rotunda at Mall of America. StreetSong is one of our outreach projects, a choir for people experienced in homelessness, led by Bill Mathis and Teri Larson, Director of Music at the Basilica. If you find yourself at MoA tomorrow afternoon, please drop by the rotunda and say hello.
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Ushers & Greeters needed for Christmas Eve Services!
Please sign up at the reception desk or by emailing [email protected]
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We have collected over 300 coats and more are still coming! Thank you all for your generosity and sharing the warmth of Hennepin!
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Young Adult Reunion
Tuesday, December 29
Young people who grew up at Hennepin Avenue UMC between the ages of 18-25 are invited to our 2nd annual reunion! A pot luck is hosted by parents and the evening is yours to spend with friends from Confirmation and youth group. Young adults, please RSVP with Rev. Nate Melcher ( [email protected]). Parent volunteers, please RSVP with Michelle DeVaughn ( [email protected]).
Young adults in this same demographic are encouraged to attend the 11:00 PM Christmas Eve worship service together, too.
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Koinonia New Year's Retreat
December 31 - January 2
New Years at Koinonia is an annual event where friends of our Retreat Center say farewell to 2015, and welcome 2016 in the company of friends and relatives. It is for guests of all ages. Arrival is anytime after 3 p.m. on December 31st, and departure is after brunch on January 2nd.
Activities include: Hiking, ice-fishing and skating, sledding, shoe shoeing, cross country skiing, broomball, pond hockey, horse drawn wagon rides, board games, crafts, photography, labyrinth walk, optional side-trip to a nearby downhill ski resort (mark this on your registration form), movie night, time to read, nap and more!
Need a scholarship or have questions??
Call Mark Peterson at 612-871-5303
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Thursday Bible Study
Beatitudes Series begins January 7
The Thursday Bible Study Class meets weekly at 11:00 AM in the Longfellow Room. A six-week study of the Beatitudes will begin on January 7th. The lessons examine the Old Testament roots and context of the Beatitudes and explore their contemporary implications. New participants are welcome.
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The Faith of a Mockingbird
A Small Group Study Connecting Faith and Culture
Sundays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 at 5:30 PM
led by Kathryn Johnson and Nancy Graves-Cronin
Pastor and author Matt Rawle is on a mission. He sees Christ all around him-in books, movies, TV shows, rock music-and he wants to share what he sees. As Matt says, "God offers the raw ingredients, and 'culture' is whatever we cook up."
In The Faith of a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, pastor and author Matt Rawle uses Lee's beloved characters to explore Christian faith, theology, and ethics.
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Grant Merritt: Environmental Challenges in Minnesota
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Life Adventures
Friday, January 15 at 12:00 Noon
Hennepin member Grant Merritt, whose career focus is environmental law, led a 13-year effort to stop the dumping of taconite tailings from the Silver Bay plant of Reserve Mining Company into Lake Superior. He also served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Grant will share highlights of his life and work.
Prepaid reservations due January 13. Cost is $12.
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Sandra is a 32 year old lady who was forced to live on the streets when she did not feel safe in the shelters. She was in the foster care system during her juvenile years and suffered abuse, so she ran away. Her 2 children are now in the foster care system due to the unsafe conditions in which they were living. Sandra has been working to rebuild her life and has just secured housing - a first step towards her ultimate goal of reuniting with her children as a family in their own home.
This Christmas time, please give the Dignity Center a gift card or $25 for Sandra and other Participants like her. Your gift will indeed help to "make the season bright" for them and their families. Please contact
[email protected]
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All contributions for 2015 must be received by December 31. If you would like to make a stock transfer or begin electronic giving and you need assistance, please call Philip Graczyk at 612-435-1331. Thank you for your generous support of Hennepin Church.
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News from Koinonia
Last minute Christmas Gift Ideas, for yourself or a friend:
December 31 - January 2, New Year's at Koinonia: This retreat is for singles, couples, families, the young and the young at heart. There will be turkey bowling!
April 8 - 10, Women's Retreat: we will blend our artistic and spiritual sides through music, artwork and reflection. Facilitators: Sally Johnson and friends.
Pick up a flyer for any of these events in Carlson Hall, then sign up at
www.hennepinchurch.org/register or at the Reception Desk. Call Program Director Mark Peterson with your questions at 612-871-5303.
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Go to our event calendar at the HAUMC website to find out about upcoming events Hennepin Church.
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